"Imagine a garbage can," she said, "whatever size you desire."
My garbage can was the extra large green container the type you pull to the curb so big you can't lift it. I saw myself throwing in rocks of worry, dirt clods of sorrow, and flinging feelings of anxiety. All these emotions turned into things I could hold and heave. They all landed in the can with a satisfying sound.
"Now watch it be hauled away by the truck."
I wanted that relief of seeing it all carried away but instead I said, "I need another one."
Her voice replied, "You can have as many as you need."
It went so well. They went in different directions – even visual art. Thank you for the prompt and by the way, I gave them the link to your poem and read to them. Lots of smiles.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
I love this Ali. I want to use it as a prompt with my writer’s group today!
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Oh, that’s fantastic. I would love to hear how it goes.
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It went over quite well, Ali. Thank you.
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It went so well. They went in different directions – even visual art. Thank you for the prompt and by the way, I gave them the link to your poem and read to them. Lots of smiles.
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Oh, that is so fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing with me. You’re keeping the spirit positivity moving forward.
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this small piece of poetry says so much about the human condition
beautiful and wise
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Thank you for your kind response.
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What a wonderful way to visualize getting rid of all our stresses.
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Thanks, Michele. I hope you can put it to good use.
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“You can have as many as you need.”
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Thank you for reflecting back, my friend
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I love this analogy. I may need a couple myself!
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Violet, I hope you can put it to good use.
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Hi, Ali, I’ve got to learn to travel light, no extra baggage, when I go to Canada … ✈😍🌏💕
https://youtu.be/-KH29ERPpLw
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Fill up the garbage can. Enjoy your journey.☮️❤️
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Yeah … off to Canada for the first time, Vancouver Island, to see my cousins 😍🇨🇦🌏
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Good for you. That is a beautiful place. travel safe.
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